I'd avoid spacers all together and get the right offset wheels for the look you want. You're just adding another point for a failure running spacers. Love the build can't wait to see it finished!
A good quality spacer isn't as sketchy as it used to be. Provided you get a hub centric one, shouldn't be an issue. There really isn't a better way to increase the width on the rear other than getting an entirely new housing... not to mention its really annoying having different offset wheels front and rear
I have the same dirt king alignment cams on my 07 Avalanche, basically the same front suspension, and had it aligned at a shop. I have a regular 7.5 inch spacer lift that pushed the front end out about 2 inches each side, and they were still able to get it aligned. They did tell me they had to fight with them the whole way but they got it eventually. Putting in the stock cams would definitely help. As far as rear end goes, possibly invest in a longer aftermarket axle housing; probably a ford 9 inch style. Lots of performance companies make 9 inch housings in multiple lengths that can use OEM components such as the brakes and WSS's. You can also easily change the gear ratio in a 9 inch housing with its third member style diff housing. If you're going to use the truck as a prerunner, it is much safer to do the longer axle route than use spacers.
love how the 07 is turning out. Id personally keep it the dark blue and throw on a nice chase rack (armordillow, ADD, etc...) to really add a sporty finishing touch
Stance on your truck looks great. I’ve been running 2” spacers on multiple trucks for years. You install them right and use high quality parts you won’t have a problem. 3” spacers seems a bit much but they make them so they must stand by them. If you have any doubts about them whistlin diesel sure gives spacers a good test run lol.
Ran 3 inch bora spacers on the back of my 09 2500HD and towed with it regularly with no problems at all. I only trust bora with 2 and 3 inch spacers. Bunch of guys run 2 inch spacers all the way around and run their trucks at lone star off road park and never had one snap either.
Have 1.5" spacers on stock 20" Trail Boss rims with 275/65r20 for last 2 years with no issues. Narrow is better for wear, may drop to 1.25" when I go 295/65r20 next time. Heavier tires cause more wear as well.
Love the build so far. Slowly working on a similar build on my 07 Tahoe, so seeing this thing just makes me pumped up to go work on mine. Personally would stick with the 2" spacers. Any larger just seems way too risky, even for the rear axle.
Against the spacers, but don’t hate the look (for now). Everyone will change their tune when the fenders, wheels (different offset will change it a bunch), and 37’s are on! I agree with above comments about axel housings/full axel builds. Summit or Currie rear ends would be a great start!! Big fan of this build bud!
Maybe look into having a 14 bolt widened and new lug stud holes drilled in axle to achieve the width you are looking for stronger axle and will hold up better than spacers or wheel offset
Go to an alignment shop that does big rigs or buses. Most car/truck shops won’t aligned it cause of the extra labor that’s involved, get ready to pay a premium price for it also. I pay close to $500 in California, it’s a little less in Vegas where I live now.
Stay with the 2" spacers and you'll be good. Lots of people run spacers in the prerunner world. It will look good with the fiberglass fenders. People say to get the right offset wheels but you should stick to 0 offset to avoid any leverage on the front hubs especially with bigger tires. The rear can handle spacers, I have been running 2" spacers(hubcentric) and so has my dad. Nice video!
I wouldn’t go with a bigger spacer! I looks good with the spacers you have. You can’t really tell much difference, unless you really look at it. the truck looks good!
I would definitely avoid 3 inch spacers and live with it also you can level the suspension but all the prerunner guys have there truck squat a little bit for better landings when jumping also fun fact the Carolina squat originated from prerunners I'm not a fan of that by any means but this has a purpose and a place for squating
It’s also not a bad idea to add a very thin layer of anti seize around the inner and backside of the space to prevent seizing on there if you need to take it off.
Do not get any bigger spacers, what you need is to put the fiberglass on. I know you got some for the front, but you’ll need them for the rear. That way the whole truck looks wider not just the wheels and tires and then it won’t be as noticeable. Building a prerunner ain’t cheap. Been there done that and I ended up just selling it lol.
Stick to 2" spacers. I've ran them on the rear of my long travel silverado for years with no issues. I know people that have had issues with 3" spacers. Also, you'll be surprised how close your tires get to your fiberglass bedsides when you do them and run 37s. Mine are 4.5" bulge bedsides and they rub a little bit at full bump.
Hi Sr , u put wheel spacers on your Truck , can you go 500mile out the state and come back 500mile with no problem ? or any time go long way need take off reinstall wheel spacers ? , put on your car look so cool , i want for my car too , but some time i have go long distance , it safe i want for my truck too, thank you Sr !
I wouldn’t mess with a bigger spacer. Correct the stance with wheel offset but it’s way better than it was. I’ve been watching you for a long time, your videos keep getting better and better.
I have 2x 2inch spacers on my rear. So basically 4 inch spacers. Had no problems. They have been on the truck a long time andi beat the truck up daily.
Hub centric is the most overrated myth there ever was! If you’ve got conical shaped lug nuts the hub doesn’t matter. Hub centric only matters on larger vehicles that have flat faced rims and they do that for strength. The rims center on the lug nuts not the hubs.
I’m so confused with what your doing your rim setup is not meant for off roading should be running like 16” rims with as much tire as possible. Second the look without spacers is normal run a better rim or get over the look adding a spacer is straight stupid
I'd avoid spacers all together and get the right offset wheels for the look you want. You're just adding another point for a failure running spacers. Love the build can't wait to see it finished!
A good quality spacer isn't as sketchy as it used to be. Provided you get a hub centric one, shouldn't be an issue. There really isn't a better way to increase the width on the rear other than getting an entirely new housing... not to mention its really annoying having different offset wheels front and rear
The best think to do is get a new rear axle that matches the front
@lsvtecintegra1 Noob here, but what happens with spacers in a truck. I don’t have them, but was thinking about it to get the rim I want.
I like black rims more than white .
Loving the content. One of the few people that are modding the new model silverado on TH-cam. I got a lot of good ideas from you.
I have the same dirt king alignment cams on my 07 Avalanche, basically the same front suspension, and had it aligned at a shop. I have a regular 7.5 inch spacer lift that pushed the front end out about 2 inches each side, and they were still able to get it aligned. They did tell me they had to fight with them the whole way but they got it eventually. Putting in the stock cams would definitely help. As far as rear end goes, possibly invest in a longer aftermarket axle housing; probably a ford 9 inch style. Lots of performance companies make 9 inch housings in multiple lengths that can use OEM components such as the brakes and WSS's. You can also easily change the gear ratio in a 9 inch housing with its third member style diff housing. If you're going to use the truck as a prerunner, it is much safer to do the longer axle route than use spacers.
love how the 07 is turning out. Id personally keep it the dark blue and throw on a nice chase rack (armordillow, ADD, etc...) to really add a sporty finishing touch
Perhaps a wider rear axle. Like an HD axle from a Silverado 2500 or 3500 spacers can get a bit sketchy.
I run 2” bora spacers front and back in my truck. Great quality spacers! Never had any problems.
Mahalo Brah!
Stance on your truck looks great. I’ve been running 2” spacers on multiple trucks for years. You install them right and use high quality parts you won’t have a problem. 3” spacers seems a bit much but they make them so they must stand by them. If you have any doubts about them whistlin diesel sure gives spacers a good test run lol.
Ran 3 inch bora spacers on the back of my 09 2500HD and towed with it regularly with no problems at all. I only trust bora with 2 and 3 inch spacers. Bunch of guys run 2 inch spacers all the way around and run their trucks at lone star off road park and never had one snap either.
Looking good brotha. Keep them vids coming and happy new years!! Hope 2023 brings more blessings, truck and car parts with no problems. 🤙🏼
I love the look with the spacers. I like the black wheels and think it will look good when it’s all done.
Have 1.5" spacers on stock 20" Trail Boss rims with 275/65r20 for last 2 years with no issues. Narrow is better for wear, may drop to 1.25" when I go 295/65r20 next time. Heavier tires cause more wear as well.
Looks amazing dude.
That 2” spacer looks real good.
Making that truck into a beast so…..the rear drum brakes need to GO!! Time to update to rear discs.
Love the build so far. Slowly working on a similar build on my 07 Tahoe, so seeing this thing just makes me pumped up to go work on mine.
Personally would stick with the 2" spacers. Any larger just seems way too risky, even for the rear axle.
No white wheels. Black for sure.nice set of beadlocks👌I like the spacers on the back looks nice now
The stance is perfect. Still looks like a pre- runner!
Lol i got into this type of suspension and it's a learning curve! 😅
I say keep it off a couple the way it is! Looks dope. Let’s go rally this girl next week…
Against the spacers, but don’t hate the look (for now). Everyone will change their tune when the fenders, wheels (different offset will change it a bunch), and 37’s are on!
I agree with above comments about axel housings/full axel builds. Summit or Currie rear ends would be a great start!! Big fan of this build bud!
Maybe look into having a 14 bolt widened and new lug stud holes drilled in axle to achieve the width you are looking for stronger axle and will hold up better than spacers or wheel offset
I used red lock tight and rechecked torque spec after 100miles
Go to an alignment shop that does big rigs or buses. Most car/truck shops won’t aligned it cause of the extra labor that’s involved, get ready to pay a premium price for it also. I pay close to $500 in California, it’s a little less in Vegas where I live now.
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Must have taken the wheel alignment pieces from firestone when they left them on your truck last time lol
🔥🔥 video as always
Definitely need the white wheels on its better to look different then blend in... please use the white rims
Stay with the 2" spacers and you'll be good. Lots of people run spacers in the prerunner world. It will look good with the fiberglass fenders. People say to get the right offset wheels but you should stick to 0 offset to avoid any leverage on the front hubs especially with bigger tires. The rear can handle spacers, I have been running 2" spacers(hubcentric) and so has my dad. Nice video!
Thank you!
Great video👌🏾 if you not gonna be doing anything crazy, I would run the 3 inch spacers
You need to sell merchandise, it’ll help fund your future projects and we get cool stuff, its a win win
I wouldn’t go with a bigger spacer! I looks good with the spacers you have. You can’t really tell much difference, unless you really look at it. the truck looks good!
The pitbull stance is cherry
I would definitely avoid 3 inch spacers and live with it also you can level the suspension but all the prerunner guys have there truck squat a little bit for better landings when jumping also fun fact the Carolina squat originated from prerunners I'm not a fan of that by any means but this has a purpose and a place for squating
Seemed like you should use loctite on the factory studs!
Looking good sir!!!
You can go to any dealership get inspection.
Merry Christmas!!! When's the fiberwerx coming good sir??
Nice content bro
Appreciate it!
Red loctite should be used on those spacers
It’s also not a bad idea to add a very thin layer of anti seize around the inner and backside of the space to prevent seizing on there if you need to take it off.
@@danielwhite3701 yes. Definitely. I learned that the hardway after less than a year.
I have 3 inch spacers on the front and back of my 2011 Silverado with a 6inch rough country lift you will be fine
Loctite those spacer nuts
At 9:37 of this video That's a great full side view!! What size lift front and back? Thanks
Can’t you get longer axel shafts
Would need a full housing +
Rears have got to line up with the fronts. Still looks weird! Please fix!
Do not get any bigger spacers, what you need is to put the fiberglass on. I know you got some for the front, but you’ll need them for the rear. That way the whole truck looks wider not just the wheels and tires and then it won’t be as noticeable. Building a prerunner ain’t cheap. Been there done that and I ended up just selling it lol.
I’ve got foberwerx fenders and bedsides ready to go. Just waiting on the back ordered wheels
@@LonestarHawaiian perfect, wait till you have those on before you make further decisions with spacers. Did you go 3inch or 6inch.
Stick to 2" spacers. I've ran them on the rear of my long travel silverado for years with no issues. I know people that have had issues with 3" spacers. Also, you'll be surprised how close your tires get to your fiberglass bedsides when you do them and run 37s. Mine are 4.5" bulge bedsides and they rub a little bit at full bump.
I just grabbed the 2 inch spacers. That uneven track is no good.
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Just don’t take it to Firestone for the alignment. Better to do it yourself!
Hella Stance!!!
Get some method race wheels with some fiberglass fenders
The best thing to do is get a new rear axle that has the correct width
How cold is it? It is -3 where I am.
That's why they us fender flares
Hi Sr , u put wheel spacers on your Truck , can you go 500mile out the state and come back 500mile with no problem ? or any time go long way need take off reinstall wheel spacers ? , put on your car look so cool , i want for my car too , but some time i have go long distance , it safe i want for my truck too, thank you Sr !
A new custom wider rear axle isn’t that much money and far out weights spacers
Hell, measure a dually 14 bolt and see how wide that is
20x12-44 w no spacers is money
I wouldn’t mess with a bigger spacer. Correct the stance with wheel offset but it’s way better than it was.
I’ve been watching you for a long time, your videos keep getting better and better.
The 2” spacers look better i would leave it at that
Nope honestly 3 in if its only a daily if you are triying to offroad and beat it stay 2 in even bora will brake
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Love your channel but man you are ruining the OG truck. Especially if I remember you saying it was a 2wd. Everything else I love what you're doing
No go on the white rims....
Spacers are the biggest NO in the world. I wish I could help you with this thing 🤦🏼♂️
I have 2x 2inch spacers on my rear. So basically 4 inch spacers. Had no problems. They have been on the truck a long time andi beat the truck up daily.
Na keep it look proper
Hub centric is the most overrated myth there ever was! If you’ve got conical shaped lug nuts the hub doesn’t matter. Hub centric only matters on larger vehicles that have flat faced rims and they do that for strength. The rims center on the lug nuts not the hubs.
Spacers are so bad for your truck they put unnecessary strain on axles and screw up steering geometry.
They are on the tear end. Rear doesn’t steer
I’m so confused with what your doing your rim setup is not meant for off roading should be running like 16” rims with as much tire as possible. Second the look without spacers is normal run a better rim or get over the look adding a spacer is straight stupid